Windows 10: Why did Onedrive change the structure of File Explorer and why can't I move items out of...

I deleted some files which were available on my pc and on Onedrive. I got a popup window explaining the recycle bin in Onedrive. I couldn't close the window unless I checked the box to take me to the Onedrive recycle bin. I didn't think much of it. I deleted other files and got the same popup every time. The final time I got it, it kept flashing glitching is probably a better word and everything was locked: File Explorer, internet access, programs I had been using ie MS Word. I had to restart my computer.When I re-opened File Explorer, the folder structure in File Explorer was diffe

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File Explorer file structure customization  

I suggest

1 Set File explorer to open at ThisPC
File explorer, View menu, Options [an icon on its right-hand end]: Open File explorer to: ThisPC

2 Tidy up the list of drives so they are not repeated. Once again, this is not altering any drives, only your view of them. All drives will be shown within ThisPC.
Add or Remove Duplicate Drives in Navigation Pane of File Explorer - TenForumsTutorials

3 Clean up navigation pane - this might be what you described having just done.
In the clear area under the last entry in your left-hand pane ['Navigation pane'], right-click



- Clear Show libraries,
- Clear Show all folders,
- Click on Expand to current folder to set it.

4 Close & re-open File explorer then post another screenshot of it when it opens along with your comments about what else you want to change.


My comments
A You will sometimes see the whole tree shown as stemming from "Desktop" & your user name but with these settings it will not happen very often [and it will never open that way].
B I do not suggest hiding Quick access. I find it very useful for getting straight to some specific folders without having to browse down to them.



You might like the Recent items, Recent folders entries or you might not. If you would like them then I'll dig out the instructions for showing them. I don't use them very often at all.


Oh, the proper part is south of the Thames,
Thanks for the rep,
Denis

 

File Explorer Tree Structure changed

My Windows was set up badly and I was trying to make my User desktop be my laptop desktop.
I changed the location of my user Desktop to C:
and now My file explorer structure looks like this:



how do i get it back to normal with "This PC" at the top of the tree

 

File Explorer Tree Structure changed

Open a new Explorer window.
Click View in the ribbon.
Click Options.
Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
Click OK.